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African Guarantee Fund and Vista Group Holding Partner to Boost Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and Women-led Businesses Financing in West Africa

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AGF.africa) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance for small and...

Two boys, aged 12 and 9 save woman from crocodile attack

In a remarkable display of courage, two children aged 12 and 9 from Domboshava, Magaya Village saved a woman from a crocodile attack. The two...

President El-Sisi Meets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the French Shipping and Logistics CMA CGM Group

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of French shipping and logistics company, CMA CGM Group, Mr. Rodolphe Saadé....

South Africa: Travellers urged to be vigilant following detection of cholera in Limpopo

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has urged citizens to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as the country has recorded two laboratory-confirmed...

Navigating the Waves of Cholera: A Tale of Recovery and Community Resilience

“I was seated beside my friend when an unexpected wave of unease and fatigue washed over me. Abruptly, a sudden onset of slightly whitish...

Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges citizens to be vigilant following detection of cholera cases in Limpopo

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges members of the public to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as country records two...

Boy, six, can return to school with twin brother after his bowed legs are repaired

A six-year-old boy who developed severely bowed legs, when his twin brother did not, has been able to go to school after a surgical...

I won’t run again for president – George Weah

Liberia's outgoing President George Weah has said he has no plans of seeking re-election in 2029 after his defeat in recent elections. Mr Weah, a...

Man caught after disguising himself to write girlfriend’s exams

A man has been caught allegedly impersonating his girlfriend during a recruitment examination held by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in India. This...

Akufo-Addo attends World Economic Forum in Davos, Nam conference in Uganda

President Akufo-Addo on Monday, 15 January 2024, left Ghana to attend the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings being held from...

Brave Generation Academy: Pioneering the Future of Education in Africa

In a groundbreaking stride, Brave Generation Academy (BGA) (www.BraveGenerationAcademy.com) is redefining education across Africa with its innovative and personalised approach. Having established a successful...

Egypt Secures US$250 Million Boost for Economic Resilience from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading provider of infrastructure financing solutions, is to provide a US$250 million Sharia-law compliant trade loan facility...

Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023™ in London

Lionel Messi retained his title, winning the top men’s player award; Aitana Bonmatí was acclaimed as the best player in the women’s game; Mary Earps, Ederson,...

Ukraine says it shot down Russian A-50 spy plane

Ukraine's military says it has shot down a Russian military spy plane over the Sea of Azov, in what analysts say would be a...

Kenya femicide: A woman’s murder exposes the country’s toxic online misogyny

The brutal murder of a young Kenyan woman at a short-term rental apartment has sparked outrage and exposed the violent "manosphere" perpetuating misogyny online...

Jehovah ’s Witness sues country for receiving life-saving blood transfusion against her will

A Jehovah's Witness has taken the country of Spain to the European Court of Human Rights for administering her a blood transfusion during surgery...

Canada weighs capping foreign student admissions

Canada is looking at capping the number of international students it admits as the country tries to grapple with an ongoing housing affordability crisis. Immigration...

HabariPay’s Squad Launches Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 for Young Innovators

In line with its mission of empowering businesses and young innovators across Africa, HabariPay's (https://HabariPay.com/) Squad has announced the launch of its first-ever hackathon,...

The new Showmax is revolutionising streaming for Africa

Exciting new era driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a multi-million-Rand investment to increase...

Why I don’t see my divorces as a failure – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, a Nigerian director and actress, has opened up about her divorce from her former husband, JJC Skillz.  Funke Akindele has been in the news...

NewsTrendsKE partners with APO Group to distribute news content in Kenya

NewsTrendsKE (NewsTrends.co.KE), the fastest-growing corporate blog in Kenya, has partnered with APO Group to distribute news content in Kenya. The partnership will enable NewsTrendsKE to...

Displaced communities receive free medical checks thanks to United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers

Gimmers of hope and joy lightened the hearts of more than 500 residents at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Wau, thanks to free...

In pictures: 100 days of war in Israel and Gaza

One hundred days after Hamas gunmen broke out of Gaza to carry out the deadliest attack in Israel's history, tens of thousands of Palestinians...

AI to cut 40% of jobs globally – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated in its new analysis that almost 40.0% of global employment is exposed to Artificial Intelligence. Historically, it said,...

Fury as one of six abducted Nigerian sisters is killed

One of the six sisters abducted in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, over a week ago has reportedly died in captivity, sparking outrage in the country....

Springbok rugby star Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira selects APO Group as exclusive Public Relations partner of the Beast Foundation

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as...

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 winners set to be crowned

Ceremony to be held on Monday 15 January in London; Reshmin Chowdhury and Thierry Henry to lead The Best FIFA Football Awards™ (https://www.FIFA.com) presenting...

Oil & Gas (O&G) Bid Rounds Imminent, Announces Libya Summit Finance Panel

Speakers participating during a finance panel at the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) this week shared that the country’s planned licensing rounds – for domestic...

Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2024: Global Energy Companies Committed to Sustainable Energy in Libya

Global energy companies including France’s TotalEnergies, Spain’s Repsol, Italy’s Eni and Switzerland’s BGN stated that they are committed to sustainable energy in Libya, highlighting...

Taiwan election: China says US is ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader

China has accused the US of sending "a gravely wrong signal" to those pushing for Taiwan's independence after Saturday's election result. US Secretary of...

Mine landslide kills 22 people in Tanzania

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng'alita mine in Bariadi district,...

How to Boost Your Retail Business in 2024: The Benefits of Attending the Digital Retail Africa Conference

The retail industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the internet, customer expectations, and emerging technologies. Retailers need to adapt and innovate to...

Stears Unveils Comprehensive Africa 2024 Outlook: East Africa Leads Growth, Economic Challenges Persist in Nigeria & Kenya

Stears (https://www.Stears.co/home/), a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's...

Kenya and China win World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Dubai

Kenya have been a mainstay on the HSBC SVNS and are aiming to return at the first opportunity following their relegation to the Challenger...

Popular relationship coach remarries first husband after two other marriages end in divorce

Relationship coach, Amara Nwosu remarries her first husband after two other failed marriages. Amara Nwosu had married U.S based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van Lare a.k.a...

National Oil Corporation (NOC) Reveals Ambitious Energy Plans at Libya Energy Summit

Farhat Omar Bengdara, Chairman of Libya’s parastatal National Oil Corporation (NOC), delivered a keynote address during this year’s Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2024 conference...

FIFA President expects “fantastic tournament” after attending Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations 2023 opener

Gianni Infantino sees hosts Côte d’Ivoire kick off the competition against Guinea; Match “set the tone for a fantastic tournament,” said the FIFA President...

Ecobank Group Unveils ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ Brand Campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

Ecobank (https://Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services group, unveils its new brand campaign ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ today, at the TotalEnergies...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu statue wrapped in Palestinian scarf goes on display

A statue of the late South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu wearing a Palestinian scarf has been unveiled in Cape Town to symbolise his support...

If I get the chance to see Mohbad again, I will warn him to be careful about the woman he marries – Father

The father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has revealed what he would tell his son...